Machiavelian
Machiavelian , adjective
[From Machiavel (also called Machiavelli), an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence.]
Of or pertaining to Machiavelli, or to his supposed principles for conduct of government, as enunciated in his tract The Prince; politically cunning; characterized by duplicity, political expediency, unscrupulous cunning, or bad faith; crafty.
Also: Machiavellian
Machiavelian , noun
One who adopts the principles of Machiavelli; a cunning and unprincipled politician.
Also: Machiavellian